Taxonomic Status of Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch. (Asteraceae: Cardueae): a critically endangered species from Himalaya, India
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: The taxonomic status of Saussurea costus (Falc.)Lipsch.(Asteraceae: Cardueae) is discussed along with emphasis on alternative names under genera like Aucklandia Falc., Dolomiaea DC. and Frolovia (DC.) Lipsch.It is widely used for its medicinal properties and listed in Appendix I of CITES as critically endangered species.The present communication will help to eliminate prevailing confusion among taxonomists, conservationists, herbal drug dealers and pharmaceutical industry.Brief account of the genus Saussurea along with detailed history of the species is provided.
Source: Pleione
Authors: Shruti Kasana, Mayank D. Dwivedi, P. L. Uniyal
Institution: University of Delhi
Language: English
Topic: Plant Names and Ethnobotany
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2884061114